St Mary’s RC Primary School has achieved the

GOLD ‘Beyond-Bullying Award’ in 2023

GOLD St Mary’s Catholic Primary

Along with our Catholic values we believe in choosing respect and always expressing behaviour choices positively, choosing to restore justice and reconcile friendships from the school’s Catholic Ethos. As a result of this cases of bullying at St Mary’s are rare, but we recognise that it could happen and so regularly use opportunities to teach children and staff about bullying such as: Anti-bullying week in November, NSPCC assemblies and the Diana Institute Big Assemblies. Child line posters and our anti-bullying strategies are displayed around school for children to use, including a display in the school hall which is updated annually and reflects the message of Anti-bullying week.

SOSS Participation Certificate Saint Marys (2)

Anti-Bullying Charter

In school Council we discuss and promise to do all we can to help prevent bullying, to be a good friend and to help people if they are being bullied. This is reviewed every two years and parent views are also sought. The children create a child friendly anti-bullying leaflet.

Please view our Anti- Bullying Policy and positive Behaviour policy :

Feedback of our policies and procedures are always welcomed and you can find these on our Policy Page: CLICK HERE

Anti bullying week:  The week came about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes. Annually St Mary’s school highlights and follows the theme of the antibullying weeks and days, reminding pupils particularly about how to deal with online bullying.

Advice if being bullied

For additional information and advice on bullying visit any of the sites below:

www.beyondbullying.com

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/

Need someone to talk to?

Talk to a trusted adult. This could be a parent, teacher, family member or family friend. DON’T keep it to yourself.

Childline: 08001111